Forum: Introductions
04-28-2022, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,974
Another airplane guy
I am restoring an old (1940) airplane and I need to shape metal cowlings and wheel pants. I started as a complete novice at metal working and have self-taught myself to make cowlings and wheel pants...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-15-2021, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,757
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Forum: Introductions
02-06-2020, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,475
Vintage aircraft
Hi Mark
I'm another airplane guy. Here is a picture of my cowl for a 1940 Aeronca T.
55093
What will you be working on?
Jerry Jackson
8T8
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
12-29-2019, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,996
Rick
Thanks for the advice. My baffles used...
Rick
Thanks for the advice. My baffles used the design you described. But I took two steps that are in conflict with your advice. I am sure they contributed to my problem.
First, my clamping...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
12-29-2019, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,996
Sean
Let us know how the baffles work out. I...
Sean
Let us know how the baffles work out. I tried to install baffles using 5356 filler on .05 inch 5052 tank material. I was very disappointed in the amount of distortion caused by welding on the...
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Forum: Tutorials
08-18-2019, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,906
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Forum: Announcements
08-12-2019, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,052
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Forum: Announcements
08-11-2019, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,052
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Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line
06-05-2019, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,786
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Forum: General Discussion
06-01-2019, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 25,263
I suggest taking steps to guard against the...
I suggest taking steps to guard against the possibility of shrapnel caused by splitting along the grain. Make the disk from plywood or from two 3/4 inch boards face glued at 90 degrees to each other....
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-11-2019, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,768
Nearly 20 years ago I used black iron pipe from...
Nearly 20 years ago I used black iron pipe from HD to plumb my hanger and I had a terrible problem with leaking joints. I was using the factory-made threads and many of them just would not seal no...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-26-2018, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 129
Views: 69,909
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
12-01-2017, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 25,443
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Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping
11-24-2017, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,550
Mr fixit
In deciding whether to take the...
Mr fixit
In deciding whether to take the time to strip the interior, ask yourself how disappointed you would be if it started peeling. If that wouldn't bother you so much then go ahead and take...
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Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping
10-03-2017, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,859
If shaking the tank restored operation then I...
If shaking the tank restored operation then I agree with other comments that suggest increasing the media level and adding a source of vibration.
I had a different problem. Very often the rubber...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-14-2017, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,392
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-04-2017, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,392
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Forum: Introductions
08-17-2017, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,752
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
02-04-2017, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,234
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
02-04-2017, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,234
The Elzea was sold by Lindsay Publications but...
The Elzea was sold by Lindsay Publications but they were taken over by Old Time Book Store (?). OTBS seems to be preparing to close and is offering the Elzea book at a heavily discounted price. It's...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
01-18-2017, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,292
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-12-2016, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,034
Leigh
Here is how I did it.
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Leigh
Here is how I did it.
http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php t=15119&highlight=jerry+jackson&page=3
Jerry Jackson
San Antonio
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-03-2015, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,717
I need to cast a hammer form
I need to hammer form an aircraft duct using thin (.020). I have a male mold master and want to cast a female form. What is a good casting matial? The volume will be about 8X8X3 inches.
Jerry...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-01-2015, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,108
How to clean adhesive from new aluminum
I have a piece of new 6061 that came with a plastic protective layer on each side. The layer on one side came off without trouble but the layer on the other side left a lot of adhesive stuck to the...
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Forum: Introductions
12-26-2014, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,418
Hello Chris
Welcome to the group---it's a...
Hello Chris
Welcome to the group---it's a good one. I live on the west side of San Antonio
at the San Geronimo Airpark. You are welcome to visit any time.
Jerry Jackson
210-688-3888
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